What does the kanji 近 mean?

The kanji 近 (chikai) means "near, early, akin, tantamount". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "chikai"?

"chikai" is written with the kanji 近, meaning "near, early, akin, tantamount". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) きん (kin), kunyomi (native Japanese) ちかい (chikai). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 近?

Write 近 ("near") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.